Master Hollow (7)

~ Close to the border of China with Kazakhstan ~

Monday morning…

Master Hollow is irritated that Haru interrupted his morning routine. What can be so important? And why is he not telling him what is going on? What does Haru mean by 'you have to see this to believe it'?

Master Hollow's mood got darker when he realized that Haru is leading him toward the cabin used for storage. He knew that this is about Aiden. 'Rascal! He escaped again to spoil that girl who is too kind to chase him away!'

The old man paused at the doorway of the cabin while observing the scene inside: Aiden is in a half-seated position on top of sacks of rice, cradling in his arms Sarah whose legs are curled on his lap and her head rests on his shoulder. Both of them are sleeping.

Master Hollow shook his head, exhaled and walked away.

"Master, should we punish him?", Haru was one step behind him.